Jelena Ostapenko and Lyudmyla Kichenok made Grand Slam history Friday, claiming their first doubles title without dropping a single set at the US Open! The dynamic duo outplayed China's Zhang Shuai and France's Kristina Mladenovic 6-4, 6-3 in a thriller that kept fans on the edge of their seats. 🌟
Match Highlights
Ostapenko's 🔥 forehand broke Zhang early, while Kichenok's net play sealed key points. Though Mladenovic briefly rallied with a break in the second set, the Latvian-Ukrainian pair quickly regained control. A final smash at match point ended their opponents' comeback hopes. 💪
Post-Match Reactions
Zhang praised her team's progress despite limited practice: \"We entered unseeded – this is just the beginning!\" Mladenovic remained optimistic: \"We respect each other deeply. More trophies will come!\" 🗣️
For Ostapenko/Kichenok, this win cements their status as a doubles powerhouse. For Zhang/Mladenovic? A viral-worthy underdog story that's far from over. 🚀
